In brief
Russian forces struck St Petersburg last night, setting fire to the city’s major oil terminal and a depot, while also damaging a logistic hub run by Ozon and a VKontakte data centre. The attack killed at least one person and injured five, leaving apartment buildings and a nearby airport damaged. Ukraine has warned of a surge in attacks on energy infrastructure, while Russia claims it shot down over 1,000 drones. In a conflict where cyber, energy and civilian fronts collide, this strike underscores the high stakes for both sides.
A midnight strike on St Petersburg brought fire to the city’s main oil terminal and a depot, while also targeting an Ozon logistics hub and a VKontakte data centre. At least one person was killed and five others injured, with some apartment buildings damaged and Pulkovo Airport temporarily closed.
Ukraine’s president said the country has been hit 76 times since an “energy ceasefire” was announced, and that it has paused but then resumed strikes on Russian oil facilities. Russia announced it shot down more than 1,000 drones overnight, and St Petersburg’s governor said mobile internet could be disrupted.
The attack highlights the ongoing energy war between Russia and Ukraine, where both sides aim to cripple the other’s economic lifelines. With winter approaching, civilian power outages and security concerns are rising, making these strikes a critical flashpoint in the fifth‑year invasion.
